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Don't forget, Bernie Taupin writes the lyrics independently. He sends them to Elton, who puts them to music. And according to Elton, he's never changed them, ever.

Something to keep in mind: Elton wasn’t the lyricist. Bernie Taupin wrote the lyrics, Elton wrote the music & performed the songs. Great team.

It's weird but the older I get, the more I appreciate Elton John's music.

Elton John and Yellow Brick Road are synonymous.

It's a perfect song.

This is Elton John's best song. It's just perfect, still gives me chills listening to it.

Remember Jamal, that Bernie Taupin is the man who wrote the lyrics to Elton's songs. And yeah, he says he was dreaming of simpler laid back lifestyle, while knowing it was way too early in his career to be able to pull it off. He had to travel the long road and pay his dues before he'd be able to achieve some balance in his life.

If you were an early teenage kid in the early 70's this album had a profound influence on your life.

This and "Daniel" are a couple of the greatest songs ever written.

"SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT" is another great Elton song to check out.

From Songfacts: Bernie Taupin wrote the lyrics to this and most of Elton's other songs. He often seems to write about Elton, but this one appears to be about himself. The lyrics are about giving up a life of opulence for one of simplicity in a rural setting. Elton has enjoyed a very extravagant lifestyle, while Taupin prefers to keep it low key. Speaking about the song, Taupin said: "It's funny, but there are songs that I recall writing as if it was yesterday. And then there are those I have absolutely no recollection of, whatsoever. In fact, I'd have to say that for the most part, if someone was to say that the entire Yellow Brick Road album was actually written by someone else, I might be inclined to believe them. I remember being there, just not physically creating. There was a period when I was going through that whole 'got to get back to my roots' thing, which spawned a lot of like-minded songs in the early days, this being one of them. I don't believe I was ever turning my back on success or saying I didn't want it. I just don't believe I was ever that naïve. I think I was just hoping that maybe there was a happy medium way to exist successfully in a more tranquil setting. My only naiveté, I guess, was believing I could do it so early on. I had to travel a long road and visit the school of hard knocks before I could come even close to achieving that goal. So, thank God I can say quite categorically that I am home."

I work in a poker room and this song comes on and people like start singing along to it quietly, like it has something about it that just gets to people. It's amazing how some artists are so iconic that when they deliver the message they sing it like perfect, hits hard.

My senior year of high school. We all picked up on that line: "Should have listened to my old man." Facing graduation and the road ahead, knowing that we could get burned if we went to the glittering Emerald City (or in my neighborhood, NYC); but many of us still wanted to go anyway.

Can you imagine being 12 and hearing this on the radio. Having no idea what this means. Just loving the tune and then your in your 40’s, 50’s and being like these guys were prophets. They knew. It’s all so chilling and great .

This is my favorite Elton John song!♥️🙏

This is Elton John's melodic masterpiece. Just brilliant! The melody soars and soars!!

One of my favorites by Elton John!!!

This was the first album i ever bought back in 1973, as a 13 year old,loved it then,still love it now....Great album.....thank you my friend 👍👍👍

"Don't let the sun go down on me" is another gorgeous one by Elton John

In 1970 I was 16 years old. THANK YOU, & others like you, for keeping this great music alive! It's a dream come true for me Jamel! It really is!

This is such a classic song!! You can't beat Eltons singing, piano playing, and Bernie Taupins lyrics. Enjoyed your reaction. Have a wonderful day.

''Saturday Nights Alright for Fighting'' is one of my favorite Elton John songs....Rocks out !

Elton John at his absolute peak....an all time favorite album this !!

Elton John was a HUGE part of my teen years. I've loved him forever!

This and “Levon” are by far my favorite Elton John songs ever. Check out “Levon” if you can. It’s an amazing song and the lyrics are beyond amazing. What I’d give to see him in concert!

This song I'm sure will always be considered one of Elton's best. This era was definitely his 'purple patch' the songs him and Bernie were writing at that time were phenomenal. So many songs on this album would be ideal to review 👍

ONE OF THE BEST SONGS DONE BY HIM.....HIS MUSIC WILL FOREVER BE TIMELESS......THANX FOR THE TUNE.

Bernie Taupins is a genius on lyric!

...as you are discovering now, this whole album is a masterpiece.

"Sweet (painted) lady from this same album... I love this song.

This was Elton John at peak genius. Such a magnificent track. This can hold it’s wait with any ballad, anytime, anywhere. Great reaction as usual.

BERNI ELTON un super duo ! la voix , les arrangements , la mélodie ,les paroles .... oui la classe!

Empty Garden - Mourning the death of his friend John Lennon, whom he met in '73.

"Grey Seal" and "The Ballad of Danny Bailey" are also great tracks on this album.

"Harmony" is another amazing ballad from this album. It was the B-side to "Bennie And The Jets." I wore out both sides of that single. "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" is another one of his amazing songs!!! Great reaction!

I love his voice, always have but that sing and Daniel always put chills on me. His voice was almost haunting. In a good way. His range from lows to super high. Fantabulous voice!

Love these reactions to Sir Elton! Please do “Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word”. It will get you right in your soul.

Please try"Mona Lisas and mad hatters","Levon", and"madman across the water" all three are Elton John masterpieces ☮️

My absolute favorite Elton John song....LOVE IT!!! So timeless

Love the T-Shirt!!!! Elton John.... Candy for the ears and soul.....

Early Elton is some of my favorite Elton. He did a banging version of "Honky Tonk Women" on 11-17-70 Pretty much the whole album of Tumbleweed Connection, but especially "My father's gun", "Ballad of a well known gun", and "Country Comfort"

This is my all time favorite Elton John song. "You can't plant me in your penthouse, I'm going back to my plough". It speaks to the pursuit of pure happiness and contentment in life. Sometimes what you think you want isn't all it's cracked up to be.

Haunting vocals....gives you chills A true legend he is....Sir Elton John

I love this song so much. The chills are real! 🔥

Me and my siblings used to always sing the ahh ahh ahh part around the house! It Got on my Mum’s nerves! 😂 Not sure if you’ve reacted to it already - But “Benny and the jets” is a banger from him! 😀

Canned heat isn’t getting any love “going up the country” “on the road again” “I love my baby” Great song by elton John

On the list of one of my favorite songs of all time!! I think a classic song must have great lyrics and harmony/harmonizing... perfection.

I vividly remember going to the record store to buy this the week it came out. I played it nearly nonstop for weeks until I knew the lyrics of all of the songs by heart. A truly great album.

Can you react to "Crocodile Rock" by Elton John. You'll definitely love that one. And "Sacrifice" by Elton John is very touching.. I believe it deals with the subject matter of having an extramarital affair. Great song

You can never go wrong with an Elton John song!

My favorite Elton song, don't know why but the melody, lyrics and singing just all blend to a perfect song.

My favorite Elton John song, brilliant lyrics and great arrangement too.

Growing up I took piano for about 9 years. Elton John was one of my idols and I played this song one year as my recital pieces ♥️♥️ It’s a gorgeous song 🎤♥️

Elton John and billy Joel did a two pianos tour back in the late nineties. There’s a live version of this with Billy sharing the vocals it’s a must listen too!

What a magical partnership, Bernie Taupin, lyricist, and Elton composer... brilliant

I loved the world wide broadcast Elton did where he had the telephone sitting on the piano and people were calling him on the spot. He would ask what song you like, then he played it. So cool.

The song "Tiny Dancer" got me into Elton John, and I can never thank it enough. I've been to several Elton John shows live, including the current tour before covid hit, and the man still has the voice and soul of his much younger self.

This album was Elton's "Sargent Pepper." It's brilliant! Great reaction to a great song.👍👍May I suggest "Candle in the Wind" from this album.

Out and out classic from Elton and possibly his greatest ever song.

Elton was the greatest songwriter in pop music history. His body of work makes this indisputable. So many songs that were on his albums that weren’t played on radio that would another songwriters best ever.

You should do The bitch is back live from dodgers stadium. One of my favorite live performances of him.

There are very few songs that make me cry the instant they start but this is one of them. For the reasons you stated and on a personal level. Thank you!!

You said it right, thank you for keeping the music going. Elton John is a legend and he’ll be going down in history as a great performer.

Welcome to Elton John! One of the greatest musicians to grace this planet. Tons more from Elton that you’ll love! Love your channel❤️👍

One of Elton's greatest songs... back when he could get up there and hit those high notes. Another stellar reaction, Jamel.

Going on a Sir Elton John binge I see

Elton John has never ever made a bad song. Ever. He is truly epic. Phenomenal! I grew up listening to him. Check it it his other songs.

Always gets me in the Heartstrings. Love Elton John

The first track on that album “Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding” is an amazing song! Unlike most of his other stuff.

I’m such an Elton John fan! 🌟🤗 Great classic!

Absolutely love this song!!👍

There was something magical about Elton in the 70s.

Honestly, I never knew many of the lyrics to this song and made them up in my head. Thanks, now I know! LOL

The main theme of the song is in the part of the verse “you can’t plant me in your penthouse. I’m going back to my plough.” He isn’t going to let anyone tell him how to live and won’t allow fame and fortune to define who he is. His future lies beyond the yellow brick road. Back to his roots. He may have drifted away from them after getting a taste of the high life but he knows he needs to go back in order to feel fulfilled and happy again. "I bet they'll shoot down the plane" means - the media execs will do anything to try and prevent you from getting out so they can keep riding the gravy train.

elton makes music that lives with you forever. bernie taupin is a poet. together, they shudder the soul and bring harmony to a harmony.

Elton is just the king of melody. my god, his melodies are just so good.

"This boys to young to be singing the blues"! MY FAVORITE LINE

Someone Saved My Life Tonight and Dont Let The Sun Go Down On Me.

Superb song.What a composer!And his voice and interpretation,one in a million.Enjoy,people🦋What a treat!Nadja from Mexico🌹

I became obsessed with Elton as a teen. Stopped going to school his music overwhelmed me. Loved this compelling song and album.😌

Idc who you are, you can’t deny that this is one of the best songs ever made

Absolutely a genius album. Bernie Taupin wrote such amazing songs. 🥰

Saw him in Vegas. Elton has always been the best piano man. He had his son visually walking thru a yellow brick road. All animated.. spiritual I tell you.

My husband took my daughter from Arkansas all the way to Oklahoma to see Elton. “Tiny Dancer” is their song now, she’s one lucky kid.

I’ve always thought this was his goodbye statement to a rich lover who used his money to lure him in. And then he woke up and realized he was just another accessory. But I guess it applies to the music industry, too. Great reaction!

Any song off this album would be good. A masterpiece and my favorite album of his!

My fav Elton song along w/ Someone saved my life tonight! And one of the best songs ever lyrically and musically!

My favorite song for 20+ years. Tears me up to this day when I listen to it.

"Curtains" is not a very popular Elton John song, but it is absolutely beautiful. It's the closing track from the "Captain Fantastic" album.

Please do Elton John "Philadelphia freedom" one of my faves. Love the reaction and the channel 😄

The first time I heard this song was in 1974 when I was in 7th grade...walking through the school cafeteria wehearing and being drawn into those opening descending chords coming from a table in front of the window and a group of smiling shining 9th grade student body officers who kept rewinding and replaying that song on s trendy portable cassette tape player...I've been an Elvis fan ever since. Your show is really my favorite because of the music! Thank you for revisiting and truly appreciating she some of the hidden treasures of my generation. There is one

My favorite Elton's song with "I want love". Thanks for the reaction .

Bernie Taupin is among the greatest lyricists ever.

...long time ago, I was a teenager when this album was published, love it.....always a pleasure to watch your reactions, thank you, the best to you all, PEACE , Jogi from Germany, Berlin

!970's Elton John is top notch and this song is the absolute cream of the crop. One of the best songs of the era.

I get emotional every time I listen to this song. It’s beautiful, it’s perfect.

"To thine own self be true." Own your own life and live it as you see fit.

Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy. Please!! It was probably the 2nd or 3rd song that I ever listened to of Elton’s. Love you and your channel!!💜💜

Great song from an almost flawless album. One of the first albums I ever bought when I was kid. Hooked immediately. 😍